TechSkills

Highlights

• All campuses provide on-site certification tests
• 120 hour internships available with nearby employers
• Small group training sessions
• Personal instructors
• Access to the school's experts on a nationwide basis
• 24/7 online live network to discuss work situations

About the School

TechSkills provides courses in information technology, health services and business. Certifications are available in a variety of subjects. The school also trains entire departments of companies in a classroom environment. The curriculum combines hands-on training, teaching and e-learning.

The programs are structured for students desiring to enter a new field as well as for workers needing educational credentials to move up in their careers. The programs are offered at more than 30 campuses in 17 states. TechSkills claims over 90% of their students pass industry certification on the first attempt.

Academic Programs

• Information Technology Program - Offers certification training for Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft, web design, security and other types of technologies.
• Business Department - Provides a variety of training and certification programs in accounting, bookkeeping and project management.
• Healthcare Services - Offers extensive training in the following medical fields: transcription, office administration, coding, billing and pharmacy technician.

Learning Options

• Offers campus based and online courses
• Students can begin training anytime
• Customized training programs are available
• Students may skip over training which they regard as unnecessary
• Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend classes

Faculty

All of their instructors are industry professionals. Personalized attention is provided when needed.

Student Life

The students are primarily adults and a large number have worked in their chosen industry for years. TechSkills reports that employers frequently contact the school in search of graduated students.

The CareerForge service is a web based program which locates job opportunities, produces a resume, organizes a student job search and finds company decision makers.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Personnel are available to answer student's questions and to assist them with the admission process. Grants, scholarships, Veterans Affairs benefits and loans are available for qualified students.